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California Rock Climbing

California is simply one of America's best climbing venues. It boasts lots of world class climbing areas like Yosemite Valley, Tuolumne Meadows, Lover's Leap, and Joshua Tree. Explore California's best climbing areas here.
Tuolumne Meadows Climbing
Tuolumne Meadows in California's Yosemite National Park is simply one of the best summer rock climbing areas in the United States with its sky-scraping granite domes and glacier-etched faces, easy access, quiet camping in lodgepole pine forests, and superb knob, crack, and slab climbing routes.
Tuolumne Climbing Trip Planning
Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park is easy to reach from San Francisco and the Bay area; offers lots of great amenities including camping, lodging, and dining; and is one of the best summer rock climbing areas in the United States. Here’s all the information you need to plan your Tuolumne climbing escape now.
Tuolumne Meadow’s Best Climbing Routes
Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park offers lots of climbing routes from short sport climbs to long routes that take a whole day. Some of the domes are easily accessed from the road while others are remote and offer a wilderness climbing experience. Check out this list of Tuolumne's best routes for your next Yosemite climbing trip.
Joshua Tree Climb
A comprehensive guide to climbing at Joshua Tree National Park by Todd Gordon, master climber and mayor of J-Tree.

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